Hebrews 12:12-21 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:18

For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched ,.... The design of the apostle in the following words is, in general, to engage the Hebrews to adhere closely to the Gospel, from the consideration of the superior excellency of it to the law; and in particular, to enforce his former exhortations to cheerfulness under afflictions; to an upright walk in the ways of God; to follow peace with all men, even with the Gentiles, and holiness both of heart and life; and to value the doctrine... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:19

And the sound of a trumpet ,.... Exodus 19:16 , which made it still more awful, as the sound of the trumpet will at the last day: and the voice of words ; of the ten words, or decalogue; which was as an articulate voice, formed by angels; and, therefore, the law is called the word spoken by angels, Hebrews 2:2 and is represented, as the voice of God himself, Exodus 20:1 who made use of the ministry of angels to deliver the law to Moses; "which" voice is called קול דברים , "the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:20

For they could not endure that which was commanded ,.... In the law; not that they disliked and despised the law, as unregenerate men do; but they could not endure it, or bear it, as a yoke, it being a yoke of bondage; nor as a covenant of works, it requiring perfect obedience, but giving no strength to perform; and as it showed them their sins, but did not direct them to a Saviour; as it was an accusing, cursing, and condemning law; and, as a fiery one, revealing wrath, and filling the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:21

And so terrible was the sight ,.... Of the smoke, fire, and lightnings; or of God himself, who descended on the mount; with which agrees the Arabic version, which renders the words, "and so terrible was he who vouchsafed himself to be seen"; not in the bush burning with fire; at which time Moses was afraid to look upon God, Exodus 3:6 but on Mount Sinai, when the law was given: that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake : perhaps he might say this, when he spake, and God answered... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:12

Wherefore lift up the hands - The apostle refers to Isaiah 35:3 . The words are an address to persons almost worn out with sickness and fatigue, whose hands hang down, whose knees shake, and who are totally discouraged. These are exhorted to exert themselves, and take courage, with the assurance that they shall infallibly conquer if they persevere. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:13

Make straight paths for your feet - That is, Take the straight path that is before you, do not go in crooked or rough ways, where are stones, briers, and thorns, by which you will be inevitably lamed, and so totally prevented from proceeding in the way; whereas, if you go in the even, proper path, though you have been wounded by getting into a wrong way, that which was wounded will be healed by moderate, equal exercise, all impediments being removed. The application of all this to a correct,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:14

Follow peace with all men - Cultivate, as far as you possibly can, a good understanding, both with Jews and Gentiles. Ειρηνην διωκετε , pursue peace with the same care, attention, and diligence, as beasts do their game; follow it through all places; trace it through all winding circumstances; and have it with all men, if you can with a safe conscience. And holiness - Τον ἁγιασμον· That state of continual sanctification, that life of purity and detachment from the world and all its... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:15

Looking diligently - Επισκοπουντες· Looking about, over, and upon; being constantly on your guard. Lest any man fail of the grace of God - Μη τις ὑστερων απο της χαριτος του Θεου· Lest any person should come behind, or fall off from, this grace or Gift of God; this state of salvation, viz. the Gospel system or Christianity; for this is most evidently the meaning of the apostle. It is not the falling from a work of grace in their own souls, but from the Gospel, to apostatize from... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:16

Lest there be any fornicator - Any licentious person who would turn the Gospel of the grace of God into lasciviousness. Or profane person, as Esau - It is not intimated that Esau was a fornicator; and the disjunctive η , or, separates the profane person from the fornicator. And Esau is here termed profane, because he so far disregarded the spiritual advantages connected with his rights of primogeniture, that he alienated the whole for a single mess of pottage. See the note on Genesis... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:17

When he would have inherited the blessing - When he wished to have the lordship over the whole family conveyed to him, and sought it earnestly with tears, he found no place for a change in his father's mind and counsel, who now perceived that it was the will of God that Jacob should be made lord of all. Repentance - Here μετανοια is not to be taken in a theological sense, as implying contrition for sin, but merely change of mind or purpose; nor does the word refer here to Esau at all,... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:17

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